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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.93, 832.41 and 282.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.93, 832.41 and 282.15 is: 422.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.93 : 832.41 = 282.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.93/832.41 = 282.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.93x = 832.41 × 282.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.93x = 234,864.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,864.48/555.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.47

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